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A DSi that only charges when the cable is held at just the right angle, or has stopped charging altogether, almost always has a worn or broken charging port. The jack is soldered straight to the main board and takes years of plugging, unplugging and cable tugs. This is a direct replacement charging port for the Nintendo DSi. Swap it in and the console charges like new.
What this fixes
- Charger has to be wiggled or held in place to get the orange light
- Console will not charge at all with a known-good charger
- Loose, rattling or wobbly port
- Bent or pushed-in port from a dropped console
What you get
Sold as a single port. One is all a DSi needs.
Fits
- Nintendo DSi (TWL-001), all colors and regions
Does not fit
The DS Lite, DSi XL and 3DS family use different ports. We stock the DS Lite charging port separately.
How to install
- Open the DSi (tri-wing and Phillips screws) and remove the battery and the back shell.
- Desolder the old port from the main board. Clean the pads with wick before fitting the new one.
- Seat the new port, solder the pins and the anchor tabs, and check for bridges.
- Reassemble and confirm the orange charge light with a charger plugged in.
Soldering job on a small board. If you have not done surface work before, a local repair shop can usually fit this in under an hour with the part supplied.
Specs
| Part number | P48947 |
| Part type | DC charging port / power jack |
| Sold as | 1 piece |
| Install | Soldering required |
| Condition | New |
Common questions
How do I know it is the port and not the battery? If the orange light comes on when you hold the cable at an angle, it is the port. If the light comes on solid but the console dies fast off the charger, it is the battery.
Is this the same port as the DS Lite? No. The DSi and DS Lite ports look similar but are not interchangeable. Make sure you order the one for your model.
Is this an original Nintendo part? No, it is a third-party replacement built to the original footprint.
